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AO52 UGA

2002 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UGA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,432 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,511 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,399 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,830 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AO52 UGA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 UGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 UGA registered?

AO52 UGA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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